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Top Beach Southern Illinois Hotels

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Whittington Rend Lake

13277 Freeway Lane Whittington IL

2 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest

Settle in and relax at this hotel and enjoy the sunsets on the beach in Whittington, as you'll be not far from the beach.

8.8/10 Excellent! (922 reviews)

The room is spacious but the breakfast is too simple.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Mariner's Village Resort

1 Resort Drive Carlyle IL

3 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carlyle. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions West Access Marina and Governors Run Golf ...

The room was dirty. When i got in the shower i thought i was going to fall through the bottom.i lifted the mat and the bottom of the shower was broken and they put some kind of glue to keep it together it was covered in what looked like black mold.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2023

Quality Inn Effingham North

1304 W Evergreen Drive Effingham IL

4 hours drive from Shawnee National Forest

Relax and unwind at this hotel and walk along the waves in Effingham, as you'll be not far from the beach. An indoor pool and a sauna are just some of the amenities ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, indoor pool

Travelers say...

The staff was very friendly and helpful, the room was spotless, and the breakfast was great with a good variety of food selections.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

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